Necktie construction



Feb. 11, 1941. FARKAS 2,231,618

NECKTIE CONSTRUCTION Filed April 6, 19 59 INVENTOR Patented Feb. 11, 1941 STAES 6 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a necktie construction.

The invention has for an object to provide a relatively stiff core member adapted to be bent to form the core of the knot of a necktie and associated with the other parts thereof in a novel manner.

More specifically, the invention contemplates the use of covering material for the core member mounted thereon in a particular fashion.

Still further the invention proposes the use of a necktie front section mounted upon the inside face of the core member and a necktie tail section also mounted on the inside face of the core member and adapted to extend around ones neck and then through the core member.

Still further the invention proposes the provision of a novel means for catching and holding the tail section from slipping out of the core section.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a front elevational view of a necktie constructed according to this invention.

Fig. 2 is an elevational view of the necktie in an open position.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the relatively stiff sheet core member used in the device.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the stiif core member in position upon its respective cover material.

Fig. 5 is an elevational view showing a portion of a completed necktie utilizing the parts shown in Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is a horizontal sectional view taken on the line 66 of Fig. 5.

Fig. 7 is a vertical fragmentary sectional view on the line E--'! of Fig. 5.

Fig. 8 is an elevational view similar to Fig. 5 but showing the tie complete with holding means.

Fig. 9 is an enlarged view of a portion of Fig. 8.

Fig. 10 is a fragmentary perspective view of the completed necktie utilizing the parts shown in Figs. 8 and 9.

The necktie construction, according to this invention, includes a relatively stifi sheet metal core member 28 which is adapted to be bent to form the core portion of the knot of a four-inhand necktie. Covering material 29 is extended across the front face of the core member 28 and has flange portions 29 which are adapted to be bent over the edges of the core member. This covering material is secured in position by cement or other adhesive material. A conventionally constructed four-in-hand necktie i3 is utilized for the necktie. The four-in-hand tie I3 is out into two parts along the dot and dash line H (see Fig. 2). This forms a necktie front section l3 and a necktie tail section la The tail section l3 of the necktie is stitched by a line of stitches 26 to the material of the covering material 29. A line of stitches 2! is used to secure the front section I3 of the necktie to the cover- 15 ing material.

The necktie tail section 13* is adapted to be engaged around ones neck and through the core 28, and a means is provided for gripping the necktie tail section E3? to prevent the core from slipping relative thereto. This means comprises a prong 30 which is fixed on a small stem 3!. This stem is rotatively supported by bearing portions '32 and 33 stamped from the material of the core member 28. A spring 34 is coaxially arranged upon the stem 3! and has one end 34 secured to the material of the core member 28. The other end 34* of the spring engages the prong 3B for normally urging it outwards. The stem 3! is provided with a head 35 by which it may be manually turned. Normally, the spring 36 urges the prongs 38 into a position in which it digs into and holds the tail section of the necktie. The tail section may be freed by engaging ones fingers behind the front section of the necktie, gripping the head 35, and turning the stem 3| to rotate the prong 353 towards the front section of the core member.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiment of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

l. A necktie construction, comprising a sheet metal core member bent to form the core of the knot of a necktie, covering material for said core member, a necktie front section mounted on the inside face of said core member, a necktie tail section mounted on the inside face of said core member and adapted to be extended around ones neck and through said core member, a stem turnably mounted on the inside back wall of said core, a projecting prong fixedly mounted on said stem, resilient means for urging said stem into a position in which said prong will engage said tail section to hold the same in position within said core member, and means for permitting said stem to be manually turned against the action of said resilient means for disengaging said prong from said tail section when it is desired to release the same.

2. A necktie construction, comprising a sheetmetal core member bent to form the core of the knot of a necktie, covering material for said core member, a necktie front section mounted on the inside face of said core member, a necktie tail section mounted on the inside face of said core member and adapted to be extended around ones neck and through said core member, a stem turnably mounted on the inside back wall of said core, a projecting prong fixedly mounted on said stem, resilient means for urging said stem into a position in which said prong will engage said tail section to hold the same in position within said core member, and means for permitting said stem to be manually turned against the action of said resilient means for disengaging said prong from said tail section when it is desired to release the same, said resilient means, comprising a spring coaxially mounted on said stem and having an end attached to said core member and the other end engaging said prong.

3. A necktie construction, comprising a sheet metal core member bent to form the core of the knot of a necktie, covering material for said core member, a necktie front section mounted on the inside face of said core member, a necktie tail section mounted on the inside face of said core member and adapted to be extended around ones neck and through said core member, a stem turnably mounted on the inside back wall of said core, a projecting prong fixedly mounted on said stem, resilient means for urging said stem into a position in which said prong will engage said tail section to hold the same in position within said core member, and means for permitting said stem to be manually turned against the action of said resilient means for disengaging said prong from said tail section when it is desired to release the same, said latter means, comprising a head mounted upon the end of said stem which projects below the bottom edge of said core member and which is adapted to be manually grasped and turned to correspondingly turn said stem.

4. A necktie construction, comprising a sheet metal core member bent to form the core of the knot of a necktie, covering material for said core member, a necktie front section mounted on the inside face of said core member, a necktie tail sec tion mounted on the inside face of said core member and adapted to be extended around ones neck and through said core member, a stem tumably mounted on the inside back wall of said core, a projecting prong fixedly mounted on said stem, resilient means for urging said stem into a position in which said prong will engage said tail section to hold the same in position within said core member, and means for permitting said stem to be manually turned against the action of said resilient means for disengaging said prong from said tail section when-it is desired to release the same, and bearings formed on the inside face of said core member and engaging said stem above and below said prong for turnably supporting said stem.

5. In a necktie construction, a tubular core member, a necktie front section mounted on the inside bottom edge of said core member, a necktie tail section mounted on the inside top edge of said core member and engageable around ones neck and through said core member, a stem rotatively mounted on the inside face of said core member, a projecting prong fixedly mounted on said stem, and a spring coaxially mounted on said stem and operating between said core member and prong for urging said stem into a position in which said prong will engage said necktie tail section to hold the same in position within said core member.

6. In a necktie construction, a tubular core member, a. necktie front section mounted on the inside bottom edge of said core member, a necktie tail section mounted on the inside top edge of said core member and engageable around ones neck and through said core member, a stem rotatively mounted on the inside face of said core member, a projecting prong fixedly mounted on said stem, and a spring coaxially mounted on said stem and operating between said core member and prong for urging said stem into a position in which said prong will engage said necktie tail section to hold the same in position within said core member, said stem being adapted to be manually rotated to disengage said prongfrom said necktie tail section when it is desired to remove said necktie tail section from said core member.

SOLOMON FARKAS. 

